Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate a carcase delivery system to deliver birds to the packaging area to meet production orders.
This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a carcase delivery system in a poultry production environment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, work health and safety, and environmental codes, regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare the poultry carcase delivery system for operation | 1.1 Select and load computer program to suit product requirements 1.2 Control line start-up to meet production requirements 1.3 Identify bird drop requirements 1.4 Set system to meet production requirements 1.5 Identify and fit personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures 1.6 Carry out pre-start checks according to workplace procedures |
2. Monitor system operation | 2.1 Enter new orders and set system parameters to meet requirements through the day 2.2 Adjust priorities to meet production and customer requirements 2.3 Monitor weight ranges and adjust system settings to meet customer orders 2.4 Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements 2.5 Confirm that specifications are met 2.6 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements |
3. Hand over system operation | 3.1 Maintain workplace records in required format 3.2 Carry out handover according to workplace procedures 3.3 Ensure process operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover |
4. Shut down the system | 4.1 Identify and implement the appropriate shutdown procedure 4.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures |
5. Contribute to continuous improvement of the system | 5.1 Review system performance against output targets 5.2 Suggest opportunities for system improvements 5.3 Suggest improvements to operational procedures or processes |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret standard operating procedures and directions for the safe operation of equipment used in the carcase delivery system |
Writing | Records information related to equipment operation in required format |
Numeracy | Confirm that number of birds matches production order requirements Monitor system operation including timely flow and delivery of birds to meet production requirements |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role, including use of personal protective clothing and equipment, housekeeping standards and environmental care requirements |
Interact with others | Use appropriate vocabulary, including technical language directly relevant to role Report system performance using required communication method |
Get the work done | Identify and address routine problems according to workplace guidelines |
Sectors
Poultry Processing (P)